Other Services for Residents

Grease Disposal Tips to Help the City's Environment

Rain Barrel Giveaway Program

Rain barrels capture stormwater from your roof and store it for future use, such as watering your lawn or garden. As part of its citywide effort to reduce stormwater runoff and create a more livable, sustainable city, DEP initiated the Rain Barrel Giveaway Pilot Program in 2008 in Queens Community Boards 12 and 13. This pilot program will help DEP determine the effectiveness of rain barrels in New York City. The initial pilot was such a success that DEP has decided to expand the pilot in 2009 to provide barrels to homeowners in Queens Community Boards 12 and 13 who did not receive a barrel last year.

Waste Disposers

Protect Your Water Meter and Pipes from Freezing

Most water meters and pipes are in basements, crawl spaces, and other unheated areas, where cold winter temperatures could cause them to freeze. Homeowners are responsible for protecting meters and pipes from freezing.